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Cattle prices remain strong at Strathalbyn

Grain program delivers farm profitability

Mt Pleasant lambs to $170

Nutrition, ag need to align: CSIRO

Cropping

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Harvest held up but season still notable

TIMELY October rains and a cool spring has set the Hawkins family up for one of their best seasons at Frances.

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Grain program delivers farm profitability

A recent pilot program run in SA has improved the financial literacy of local grain-growing businesses.

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Super safflower ready to GO

A new range of safflower with super high levels of oleic acids in its oil is set to make a big impact on the Aussie cropping sector.

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ACCC hits out at bulk handlers

The ACCC has criticised bulk handlers in its annual bulk grain ports report for a lack of transparency regarding allocation of capacity.

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Sheep

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Hazeldean Hugh sealed king

Hazeldean sire Hugh sealed as king of all time 50 Superior Sires placing number one in all four major indexes.

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Wool production at 21-year low

Australia wool production forecast is at a 21-year low, the worst ever on record.

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Crossbred demand steady but soft at Ballarat

Widespread soaking rain across Victoria has failed to inspire bidders for Ballarat crossbred ewes.

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Mineral mix adds to SE flock

Richie Kirkland, Furner, believes he is reaping the rewards mixing his own trace mineral blend on-farm with a healthier, more productive flock.

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China looks to Aussie genetics to breed meat super sheep

Veterinary group, Apiam, is taking its artificial breeding expertise to north western China in a joint venture.

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Early lambs leaving a gap in New Year supply

Lambs are in short supply and that could worsen come January says Mecardo's Angus Brown.

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LambEx announces location, chair for 2020 conference

LambEx is bound for Melbourne in 2020 and will be chaired by experienced farmer and agribusiness professional Georgina Gubbins.

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Wool Extra brought to you by AWI

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Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

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Combating invasive species

Advertiser content: The Centre for Invasive Species Solution has launched 21 projects to combat key invasive species problems. Supported by AWI, government departments, research institutions and other RDCs, the centre is a national collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) organisation formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species, such as wild dogs, foxes, rabbits, wild pigs and feral deer.

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Learn about wool

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.

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Beef

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Solid result at Wodonga

Local northeast hunt smaller Wodonga yarding with a solid unchanged demand

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Beef retail prices hold up despite cheaper cattle

Even more upward pressure on retail beef prices expected next year.

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CPA vows to fight beef imports

Cattle Producers Australia dismisses "two way street" talk on beef trade.

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Messy Brexit puts red meat at risk

EU producers urged to monitor events when making business decisions.

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Dairy

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Energy saving tips shared for dairy

DAIRYFARMERS could save up to $30,000 a year on their energy bill

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December dairy ABVs released

THE latest Australian Breeding Values for the dairy industry will be available for dairyfarmers to view during their Christmas break

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Dairy’s watershed year

Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson says 2018 a watershed year for Australian dairy industry with sale of Murray Goulburn meaning farmers need to find their voice through industry organisations.

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ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

The competition watchdog has examined where dairy processors should offer milk producers a fairer deal

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Mann re-elected to Dairy Aust board

SOUTH East dairyfarmer James Mann was one of three candidates elected to the board of Dairy Australia

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Agribusiness

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Santa overwhelmed with orders for rain | Grain Brokers Australia

While Australian growers are hoping Santa will bring some rain, Argentina is copping a bucketing.

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Why Aussie agri-bankers are twitchy about Kiwi farm debt

The Reserve Bank of NZ sees agricultural debt as a key `systemic risk' to the Kiwi economy

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Super funds snub ag because it’s too hard

Parliamentary inquiry panel urges a big shakeup in agricultural statistical information to give investors useful industry data

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of the people and businesses making news around the agribusiness traps

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Market Chat – December 18

WITH many saleyards wrapping up for the year, we look back at the past week's auctions in SA.

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Scepticism over Water Ministers meeting

Irrigators slam the outcome of the Water Minister's meeting.

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Crossbred demand steady but soft at Ballarat

Widespread soaking rain across Victoria has failed to inspire bidders for Ballarat crossbred ewes.

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Market Chat – December 18

WITH many saleyards wrapping up for the year, we look back at the past week's auctions in SA.

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Scepticism over Water Ministers meeting

Irrigators slam the outcome of the Water Minister's meeting.

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Santa spreads Christmas cheer to rural SA

IT is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in paddocks and along roadsides across rural SA, with many owners getting into the festive spirit.

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Crossbred demand steady but soft at Ballarat

Widespread soaking rain across Victoria has failed to inspire bidders for Ballarat crossbred ewes.

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Yankee Shout celebrates 85 years

THE bush came to the city today when pastoralists from across the state converged on Adelaide Oval for the 85th annual Yankee Shout.

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Opinion

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Why the Marriott case makes Barnaby’s political future untenable

Opinion: In a week of bad headlines for the Nationals, Peter Mailler says Barnaby Joyce, and the National Party, must take responsibility for their actions.

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Further delay is not an option for Inland Rail

Opinion: many communities are urging government to get on with the job

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Five things you need to know about drought

National Agricultural News Editor Penelope Arthur believes the debate on many agricultural issues is being driven not by science or common sense but by ideology.

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Property

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Tenterfield’s iconic Isla sold | Video

The Jeffrey family's iconic Tenterfield property Isla has sold following a tender process conducted by Ray White Rural.

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Condamine Gems to be auctioned

Condamine properties Wongalea, Ramona and Topwater will be auctioned by Kevin Graham Consulting on February 14.

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Barcaldine property Garches sold

James and Sue Walker’s Barcaldine property Garches has sold for $2.85 million.

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Omaroo asking $1.825 million

Pittsworth property Omaroo has been listed at $1.825 million after being put to auction by Ray White Rural.

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Machinery

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Get rid of the paper trail to ensure safe food

GFIA In Focus: MFC digitised food safety

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Lactose licked by CSIRO Cybertongue

CSIRO Cybertongue used to detect lactose and milk spoilage

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Efficiency and drought driving down sales

Tractor and Machinery Association November sales report

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Farming video game helps fight drought

Makers of the latest farming video game have acknowledged the big Aussie dry.

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Timeliness key for EP farmer

EYRE Peninsula farmer Ben McNamara is busy running an operation that includes a feedlot and cropping, so timeliness at harvest is key.

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Cotton industry network live

Goanna Ag launch LoRaWAN network

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Big options abound in Farming Simulator 19

Focus is required in the new video game, Farming Simulator 19.

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Next generation engines

FPT Industrial launch Cursor X concept powertrain

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